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Polk Deputies Arrest Three on Moonshine Charges

Jars of moonshine were among the evidence collected by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

By JEREMY MAREADYTHE LEDGER

Published: Friday, August 16, 2013 at 11:40 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 12:32 a.m.

HAINES CITY | Three men have been arrested on charges of making moonshine in Haines City, according to reports from Polk County sheriff's detec­tives.

Detectives said they found a moonshine still and equipment, along with numerous Mason jars filled with flavored moonshine, inside the home of Joe Aaron, 73, of 3423 Carter Road in Haines City.

At the home of Rickey Lamar Barnes, 31, of 4730 Carl Boozer Road, detectives found 59 grams of marijuana, a jar of moonshine and other items involved in the flavoring of moonshine, which included pineapple, apple pie and peach, reports said.

Detectives said they found numerous jars and jugs that held assorted flavors of moonshine at the home of Jacob Reed Mayes, 28, of 109 Uncle Pete Road S. in Haines City.

Aaron was charged Thursday with possession/sale/manufacturing/transport of still material liquids; possession of illegal liquor, conspiracy to violate beverage law and unlawful possession/sale/transport of alcohol beverage con­tainers.

Barnes was charged with possession/sale/manufacturing/transport of still material liquids, possession of illegal liquor, conspiracy to violate beverage law, unlawful possession/sale/transport of alcohol beverage containers, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to reports.

Mayes was charged with possession of illegal liquor, conspiracy to violate beverage law and unlawful possession/sale/transport of alcohol beverage containers.

<p>HAINES CITY | Three men have been arrested on charges of making moonshine in Haines City, according to reports from Polk County sheriff's detec­tives.</p><p>Detectives said they found a moonshine still and equipment, along with numerous Mason jars filled with flavored moonshine, inside the home of Joe Aaron, 73, of 3423 Carter Road in Haines City.</p><p>At the home of Rickey Lamar Barnes, 31, of 4730 Carl Boozer Road, detectives found 59 grams of marijuana, a jar of moonshine and other items involved in the flavoring of moonshine, which included pineapple, apple pie and peach, reports said.</p><p>Detectives said they found numerous jars and jugs that held assorted flavors of moonshine at the home of Jacob Reed Mayes, 28, of 109 Uncle Pete Road S. in Haines City.</p><p>Aaron was charged Thursday with possession/sale/manufacturing/transport of still material liquids; possession of illegal liquor, conspiracy to violate beverage law and unlawful possession/sale/transport of alcohol beverage con­tainers.</p><p>Barnes was charged with possession/sale/manufacturing/transport of still material liquids, possession of illegal liquor, conspiracy to violate beverage law, unlawful possession/sale/transport of alcohol beverage containers, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to reports.</p><p>Mayes was charged with possession of illegal liquor, conspiracy to violate beverage law and unlawful possession/sale/transport of alcohol beverage containers.</p>